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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.63, 3,032.43 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.63, 3,032.43 and 560.77 is: 841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.63 : 3,032.43 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.63/3,032.43 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.63x = 3,032.43 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.63x = 1,700,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,495.77/2,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.15

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